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Las Vegas is more than casinos and tourism. The city has a growing tech sector, a booming construction industry, and thousands of small businesses that make the valley run. We profile the entrepreneurs, track the openings, and cover the business stories that shape the local economy.
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Prizm Outlets: Inside Nevada’s Dead Mall at the Border
Prizm Outlets isn’t just an empty mall. It’s a warning sign for what happens when a town loses the commercial gravity that once made everything around it work.
The Future Airport That Could Make Primm Valuable Again
Primm’s old casino model is breaking, but the proposed Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport could turn the border corridor into something investors can’t ignore.
344 Workers, 48 Hours, and a Company Town Crisis in the Desert
Primm’s collapse is exposing the danger of a remote town built around one dominant employer, one housing system, and very little room for workers to recover.
Why the Primm Lotto Store Closure Makes No Sense
The Primm Lotto Store wasn’t just another roadside shop. It was one of the few Primm businesses that still had a clear customer reason to exist.
The Go-Shop Clock: Could Carl Icahn Still Blow Up the Caesars Deal?
Icahn's still got a shot to derail the Caesars deal. A go-shop window means another bidder could emerge before July 11.
Primm vs. Las Vegas: Why Travelers Stopped Stopping
Primm did not lose because travelers stopped driving past it. It lost because too many travelers stopped seeing a reason to pull off the highway.
What the Fertitta-Caesars Deal Could Mean for Las Vegas Workers
Caesars deal shakes up Vegas. Expect wage, schedule, and contract changes for workers. Watch for early signs.
Could Truck Stops Save Primm Before Casinos Do?
Primm may not need to become a smaller version of Las Vegas again. It may need to become the most useful stop between Southern California and Las Vegas.
Will Fertitta-Owned Restaurants Take Over Caesars Properties?
Tilman Fertitta's restaurant empire could expand into Caesars properties. A new Vegas battlefield for dining dollars.
Why Primm’s Casino Model Finally Broke
Primm wasn’t built by accident. It was built to catch California gamblers before Las Vegas did. Now, that old advantage has finally lost its power.
The Death and Rebirth of Primm: Nevada’s Border Casino Town Crisis
Primm is not just losing casinos. It is losing the business model that built the town. Now the same I-15 corridor may become something very different.
Could Caesars Sell a Strip Casino After the Fertitta Deal?
Caesars could sell a Strip casino after the Fertitta deal. Cash solves problems, freeing capital & creating options for ownership.